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Not in a million years did I ever think I would be one of those fortunate Army's that would get tickets to see BTS, let alone one of its members, in concert, as well as briefly visit one of Japan's most beautiful cities, Osaka. In this episode, I share how I was not only able to get a ticket to Jhope's "Hope on the Stage" concert, meet some awesome people along the way, but take in the sights and sounds of a city that is defined by its charm, lights of Dotonbori, and its welcoming vibe. It was a weekend made in heaven!

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If I thought hiking Gassen Castle Ruins was intense, I was in for a rude awakening when I decided, on a whim, to "attempt" to hike one of the highest mountains in Japan, Mt. Daisen Summit. Situated in beautiful Tottori, Japan, what was originally planned as a solo challenge, turned into a team challenge when two of my friends decided to join me. Despite tapping out at 3 miles halfway up, not only did this mountain hike pull me in with its beauty and charm but convinced me to come back soon and really make it to the top. Challenge accepted!

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As I continue to explore the rural area of my temporary home, I was steered towards checking out one of Japan's oldest castle ruins, Tsukiyama Tomita Castle, or Gassan Toda Castle. The history and beauty of this historical landmark, in the town of Yasugi, invites you to step back in time, as well as be a little adventurous and climb the steps to the very top, to get a spectacular view of the countryside and see what the people in the Sengoku period to the Edo period saw.

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